Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance for Quality Certification

What is Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance for Quality Certification?

The "Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)" launched by the Industries and Mines Department aims to position Gujarat as a global business hub, promoting sustainable manufacturing, MSME growth, and export competitiveness.

Benefit

> **ERP Assistance:** - 65% of capital cost for installing an ERP system (subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000/-). - Covers software, installation charges, and annual service costs (hardware costs not included). - Includes server-based or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ERP systems that manage production, inventory, sales, purchase, HR, and accounting. <br> > **Quality Certification Assistance:** - 50% reimbursement of the certification fee for national/international certifications (e.g., BIS, ISO, WHO-GMP, Hallmark). - 50% of the cost of testing equipment/machinery required for certification. - The total assistance is capped at ₹10,00,000/-. - Covers expenses such as Certification agency fees (excluding travel, hotel, and surveillance costs), Testing equipment and machinery costs, Calibration charges of testing equipment.

Level

State — Gujarat

Ministry / Dept.

Industries and Mines Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise. 1. The enterprise must be in the manufacturing sector. 1. The enterprise must be registered under MSME/Udyam Registration. 1. The ERP system cost must be related to software and services (not hardware). 1. The enterprise must apply within one year

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Benefits

> **ERP Assistance:** - 65% of capital cost for installing an ERP system (subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000/-). - Covers software, installation charges, and annual service costs (hardware costs not included). - Includes server-based or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ERP systems that manage production, inventory, sales, purchase, HR, and accounting. <br> > **Quality Certification Assistance:** - 50% reimbursement of the certification fee for national/international certifications (e.g., BIS, ISO, WHO-GMP, Hallmark). - 50% of the cost of testing equipment/machinery required for certification. - The total assistance is capped at ₹10,00,000/-. - Covers expenses such as Certification agency fees (excluding travel, hotel, and surveillance costs), Testing equipment and machinery costs, Calibration charges of testing equipment.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Registration Process:

2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

   Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "New Investor Registration" to access the registration form.

3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

   Step-2: Fill in the Registration Form. Click on "Submit".

4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

   Step-3: Verify the E-mail ID using the link sent on your registered E-mail ID.

5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

   Step-4: After verification, you will be registered successfully.

6. Step 6: Online application — step 7

   Post-Registration Process:

7. Step 7: Online application — step 8

   Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "Login".

8. Step 8: Online application — step 9

   Step-2: Enter the email address and password you used during registration.

9. Step 9: Online application — step 10

   Step-3: Click the "Login" button to access your account.

10. Step 10: Online application — step 11

    Step-4: Now fill in the required details and mandatory documents about your business to complete the application process.

11. Step 11: Online application — step 13

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Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.